Tillandsia Rosy Gem

Tillandsia Rosy Gem

The Tillandsia Rosy Gem (Neglecta x Stricta) is an ornamental hybrid created by Barry Genn, highly valued for its combination of compact form, pink coloration, and an especially showy bloom. It is a highly decorative air plant that is well-balanced and easy to incorporate into a collection.

It develops an elegant rosette with triangular, slightly channeled leaves arranged in a helical position, covered in numerous trichomes that provide luminosity and a highly ornamental finish. Its habit is compact but with a very good visual presence, maintaining a clean and attractive silhouette even when not in bloom.

This hybrid captures the character of its parents very well, combining a harmonious structure with a very decorative coloration in the center of the plant. It is an excellent choice for both collectors and those looking for a showy, rewarding Tillandsia with an elegant aesthetic.

It has moderate growth and, after flowering, can produce pups, forming denser and more ornamental clusters over time. Its size and shape make it perfect for mounts, compositions, and cultivation in very bright spaces.

During flowering, it produces a beautiful pink rosette that opens to reveal multiple bracts with clusters of purple flowers, creating an especially attractive contrast. That combination between the pink center and the purple bloom is one of the features that best defines this variety.

Thanks to its compact habit, its slightly channeled helical leaves, its pink rosette, and its purple bloom, the Tillandsia Rosy Gem is an ideal air plant for those looking for a beautiful, balanced hybrid variety with strong ornamental value.

Technical sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia ‘Rosy Gem’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid
Type: Hybrid
Parents: Tillandsia neglecta ‘Red Form’ x Tillandsia stricta

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Bright indoors or protected outdoors

Flowering: Pink rosette with multiple bracts and clusters of purple flowers
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70% (min 45 / max 80)
Temperature: 15–28 °C (min 10 / max 32)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes, with ventilation
Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Not particularly recommended
Ideal beginner: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: No

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